Funerals hold a significant place in the lives of people from all walks of life, providing a way to say goodbye to loved ones and find closure. Among the various religious and cultural traditions surrounding funerals, Muslim funerals stand out for their unique and deeply rooted customs. In this article, we will explore the rituals …
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It’s not uncommon for people to die in hospital, in fact latest figures show that 44% per cent of deaths were in hospitals in the UK and that means there are certain procedures already in place. In this article we explore what happens when someone dies in hospital. Support, both practical and emotional, is offered …
Why do people have coffins? Coffins date back millennia In fact the oldest found in Ancient China are said to be more than 3,500 years old, which gives us some idea of how essential they are to most beliefs and rituals. The main reason why people have coffin is to protect the body of the …
The funeral car is by no means something you have to have as part of the ceremony but there are reasons why you might want to have one. Why do people have funeral cars? Funeral cars are part of a procession known as a cortege which begins at the funeral home, or home where the …
Cremation is the most popular way we say our final goodbyes, with three out of four of us choosing it over burial. It’s a process that uses extremely intense heat to turn the remains of someone into ashes, which can then be received by a loved one. A cremation service is very much the same …
What happened to funeral etiquette? Director of Middleton’s Funeral Services, Ian Leary hit the headlines after calling for people to ‘revive’ the tradition of members of the public to show respect when funeral processions drive by. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/funeral-director-wants-people-take-22331916 Here we discuss why we should all reacquaint ourselves with funeral etiquette… We’ve all experienced a funeral procession …
What is a funeral home? A funeral home is a place where the dead are prepared for their funeral and cremation and where the body can be viewed by loved ones. It is where you can visit an undertaker to make all the arrangements for the funeral ceremony and where the ashes of the deceased …
You have so much to deal with when someone close to you passes away. There’s the devastating emotional impact which can go on long after the funeral has taken place and also there may be practical and financial repercussions that you have to sort out. A bereavement may leave you with mounting debts or an …
Water cremation is the newest, most eco-friendly alternative form of cremation to emerge from across the Atlantic. It may be referred to under brand names like Resomation, Aquamation, or Bio Cremation, but essentially these are all the same thing – a form of cremation which does not involve flames. How does water cremation differ from …
These have been difficult times for anyone who has suffered a bereavement. Numbers attending funerals have been tightly restricted and any large gatherings following a service or ceremony have not been possible. Of course, this has given rise to the online funeral so that loved ones at a distance, or unable to attend for various reasons, …
